bookrebus Chapter 710 Purge (3)
Chapter 710 Purge (3)
Chapter 710 Purge (Part 3)
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Upon hearing this, Lechang Town had nothing to say; there were indeed some problems with their intelligence gathering.
He gritted his teeth, knelt on one knee, and said, "My lord, please calm your anger. The three of us will personally capture this scoundrel Ye Xiu and atone for our crimes!"
Behind him, Lan Mei and Zhang Lan also looked grim, bowing and apologizing.
I never expected such a big mistake to occur on my first mission.
Chunyang Tower controlled all the brothels and brothels in the Huayang area, large and small.
It is considered one of the underground dark organizations. Its mission is to rectify the atmosphere in Yunzhou and eliminate evil forces.
Under Fan Hongchou's organization, this matter was first implemented in Huayang as a model, and then vigorously promoted.
Chunyang Tower was among the first batch.
However, after the government issued the order to confiscate the resources, Chunyanglou not only failed to take the initiative to inventory and hand them over, but also disobeyed the order and secretly transferred the supplies out.
This led to the first joint operation between the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the Imperial Guard.
The Hu family was in charge of commanding the Huayang Prefecture army, while the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect was responsible for intelligence outposts.
Ye Xiu, the Skull Splitter, is a powerful figure who fought his way out of darkness and bloodshed as the leader of an underground force like Spring Sun Pavilion.
They seem to be far too adept at concealing their strength, misleading intelligence, and employing various counter-surveillance tactics.
This resulted in a large number of errors in the information obtained by the Myriad Beasts Sect.
This resulted in inappropriate troop allocation and tactical choices by the government troops, leading to heavy losses.
"My lord, I told you these guys are useless, all show and no substance." Night Hawk jumped out from beside Fan Hongchou, his smile somewhat shrill. "I'll go instead. To avoid too many casualties that could affect the next phase of the operation."
“The entire Yunzhou region has a dozen large cities and hundreds of small cities. Do you really want to go to every single one of them? The number of people that can be deployed in each city is limited, so the plan must be organized and directed by the local authorities in order to be completed on schedule.”
Fan Hong spoke calmly, looking at General Hu: "General Hu, I admire you and trust you. Don't let me down."
Upon hearing this, his expression also turned ugly.
The Hu family was assigned to oversee the overall situation in Huayang. His father, Hu Liuyun, served as the prefect, and his grandfather, Hu Guangxiang, served as his advisor, handling various busy political affairs.
And he, too, shouldered a responsibility.
General is the highest-ranking officer in charge of military affairs within the Huayang area's government army.
Such positions must involve heavy responsibilities.
Huayang, as the first stop in Fan Hongchou's purge plan, naturally wanted to get off to a good start.
As a result, in their first operation, they lost face in front of their highest-ranking superior.
"I..." He was about to explain when Han Yi interrupted him.
“General, intelligence gathering is the responsibility of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect. If the intelligence is incorrect, I should be held responsible.”
Before Fan Hongchou could reply, he leaped up and, like a giant bat, swiftly rushed towards Ye Xiu.
"A bastard from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect..."
Ye Xiu also noticed Han Yi's figure at this moment and snorted coldly.
"Lightning Infinite Fist!"
He roared, and his arms were instantly covered with a dark blue color. Countless fist shadows followed, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
With his true energy accumulating and exploding, he wrapped his entire body in a large amount of true energy, like a raging thunder beast, and slammed towards Han Yi.
The power of this move is such that even from a distance, one's eyebrows and hair are unconsciously pulled and floated.
On the surface, the most dangerous punches appear to be those that are concentrated with real force.
But in reality, the real danger is the paralyzing force field that Ye Xiu creates around him after condensing his evil aura.
As soon as an enemy approaches, the invisible malevolent energy will instantly paralyze them, slowing their attack and delivering a fatal blow.
Ye Xiu narrowed his eyes, waiting for Han Yi to stop moving and reveal an opening.
His eyes suddenly widened.
Click.
Then everyone saw a leg, straight and swift, shoot out a fist shadow, and slam it hard into Ye Xiu's chest.
puff! !
His chest caved in on the spot, he spat out a mouthful of blood, his body arched, and he flew into the air.
Everything seemed to be in slow motion; Ye Xiu couldn't believe he had actually lost.
The paralyzing force field he had set up around him had no effect whatsoever.
His punch was practically flawless...
He was actually kicked in by that leg... through a gap he had never noticed before.
Then he was defeated, as if floating on clouds...
An unimaginable, terrifying force landed on his chest.
No force field, no real force... could stop it in the slightest.
Ye Xiu's thoughts lingered on Han Yi's calm expression before he lost consciousness and fell into a coma.
"Okay, solved."
Han Yi turned his gaze to the commanding officer on site: "He's still breathing. Take him away."
"Okay...okay...this subordinate obeys..." The commanding officer was still in a daze and shock, and subconsciously replied.
One kick... and he knocked a Grandmaster of Qi Condensation unconscious...
Such strength...
Without further thought, he quickly arranged for soldiers to bring blood-testing needles to assess Ye Xiu's aptitude.
as predicted.
He was also a qualified person, and professional medical personnel immediately rushed over to treat and take Ye Xiu away.
Inside Chunyang Tower, there were still many people hiding in their rooms, peeking out through the windows.
Han Yi sensed that they were mostly ordinary people, with women making up the majority.
Come to think of it.
Chunyang Tower, after all, was just a third-rate force.
Relying on prostitution to support Ye Xiu, the Skullbreaker, is already the limit for this grandmaster.
Even Ye Xiu's own strength, among Grandmasters, is at best considered to be in the lower ranks.
His skills were cobbled together from various sources, his supernatural abilities were completely mismatched, and his low-quality malevolent energy was forcibly extracted from who-knows-where... It was an insult to the title of Grandmaster.
He held back some strength in that kick.
They were afraid that if they kicked with all their might, they might kill the person.
"I have accomplished my mission." Han Yi flew back and cupped his hands in greeting to Fan Hongchou. "The leader, Ye Xiu, has been captured and dealt with smoothly." "Dealt with? I think... I doubt it..." Fan Hongchou chuckled. "Aren't there still many people inside?"
Looking in the direction he pointed, one could see a large number of men and women hiding inside the Chunyang Tower.
"They are mostly ordinary people, just dealing with trivial matters," Han Yi replied calmly. "Some minor characters, they can't cause any trouble."
“Deputy General Han, you are still too young and inexperienced…” Fan Hongchou laughed. “You should know that it is among the common people that the most wicked and evil people are most likely to emerge… This Chunyang Tower… is a den of thieves and prostitutes, a breeding ground for filth… Over the years, these people’s character has long since changed. If we do not restrain them, it will be irresponsible to the people of Huayang…”
"What does Your Excellency mean..." Han Yi suddenly looked up.
After joining forces with the Hu family and joining the government army, his status changed, and he was given the title of deputy general, although he had no rank, no seal, and no salary.
Nominally, it also falls under Fan Hongchou's jurisdiction. "What I mean is..."
Fan Hongchou looked toward Chunyang Tower.
The six-pointed snowflake pattern in his eyes slowly emerged and began to rotate.
Click, click, click! ! !
The Chunyang Tower, not far away, with its ten-meter-high structure, suddenly trembled.
To the astonishment of the crowd, it was as if two invisible giant hands were moving the towering building up and down, like a toy, spinning, twisting, tearing, and crushing it flat.
boom!
A small section of the building tilted and slowly crashed down, accompanied by a deafening explosion.
A massive amount of dust shot into the sky, like a sandstorm, captivating and awe-inspiring everyone present.
"This power..." Han Yi was also shaken.
It's completely different from things like strength or true power.
The essence of Jinli (internal strength) is a kind of energy that can be generated by cultivating true skills, circulating them throughout the body, and consuming vital energy.
True strength is like an enhanced version of physical strength, a highly concentrated form of strength that is refined and sublimated through bone structure.
As for the kind of malevolent energy, it is simply a way to strengthen and enhance true energy, which is easier to understand.
In essence, they are the same.
The power that Fan Hongchou was displaying was purer and stronger.
It's like a power that touches the very source.
Or rather, it is something one is born with, and cannot be acquired through arduous practice.
It is somewhat similar to another energy within his body, the black energy of the spiritual bloodline, and seems to be a variant manifestation of black energy.
Or conversely, the black energy of the spirit seed is a transformation of this power.
"Those who commit evil will be exterminated, and those who do good will be granted amnesty. That's what I'm trying to say..." Fan Hongchou seemed quite satisfied with the shocked expressions on everyone's faces, and looked calmly at Han Yi. "I know the origins of your Ten Thousand Beasts Sect... I won't pursue the past... but remember one thing: when you work for me, you must do your best!"
"Understood!" Han Yi dared not delay and quickly bowed.
He knew in his heart that Fan Hongchou was giving him a warning...
He deliberately showed off this skill.
It was enough to intimidate most people, forcing them to fight to the death for it.
"Good to know... So... let's continue... I hope to hear good news from you..."
As if teleporting, Fan Hongchou took a light step and appeared out of thin air in another open space more than ten meters away, gradually disappearing into the distance.
Han Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, watching his departing figure.
The person was clearly in sight, but the area in front of them was completely blank according to the sense of presence.
It gives the feeling that there is a transparent, invisible mirror in front of you, which you can see but cannot touch.
"Stop looking, let's go." ** Gently patted Han Yi's shoulder and sighed, "I originally wanted to slack off, but it looks like I can't afford not to get serious."
"Hmm..." Han Yi nodded slightly, indicating his understanding.
He glanced back at the pavilion that Fan Hongchou had destroyed.
There were still some survivors at this time, emitting painful cries for help.
Squads of soldiers stepped forward, clearing away rubble and digging out the wounded. Once they found someone, they first tested their blood with a blood test needle.
If they are qualified, then carry them away. Take them to the rear for immediate medical attention.
If they are useless, just stab them to death and send them on their way.
As darkness gradually fell and the sun began to set in the west.
The sunset glow resembled a vast expanse of blood, captivating the soul.
......
Dingxian, Taoyuan, Fangzhu...
The large and small counties and the various forces surrounding Huayang.
Dingshan Gang, Jinfo Temple, Killing Cult...
Whether it was righteous or unrighteous, overt or covert, official documents were always sent to them.
The order required an inventory of supplies, the opening up of succession, and that key figures must obey the imperial court's orders.
Those who disobey orders will be purged! Martial arts practitioners inherently value freedom, unrestrainedness, and ease.
Where would one possibly accept such harsh conditions?
Besides, they didn't believe that with so many forces refusing to agree, they could be eliminated one by one.
The result is.
For several months, Han Yi and ** fought continuously, and anyone who received the document was required to fulfill the corresponding conditions by the specified date...
The wolves went ahead to gather intelligence. The army surrounded and sealed off the area.
In the Huayang area, many forces were instantly wiped out, leaving corpses strewn across the land.
Families were destroyed, wives and children were separated. Mountains were destroyed, temples were demolished, and the family line was severed.
There have even been instances where entire sects, from top to bottom, were wiped out. Martial arts masters lamented that this was a great calamity for martial arts, an event that would annihilate the martial world!
Faced with such slaughter.
Even Han Yi, with his heart of stone, could not help but feel mentally exhausted and weary.
In particular, he witnessed several times when Fan Hongchou's men tortured and killed two three-year-old children in order to force a qualified person to surrender.
It was even more unbearable to look at, and I began to have some thoughts of retreating.
Those who commit evil will have their entire families exterminated, while those who do good will be granted amnesty.
It's easy to say in a single sentence.
Behind it all, rivers of blood flowed.
Not all forces are handled like the Chunyang Tower was the first one dealt with.
Their main business was trafficking women and selling sex.
Many of them were well-known and had good reputations. They were all wiped out and eradicated in one fell swoop.
I couldn't bear to watch.
It is also inevitable.
But some things, once done, are not so easy to back out of...
……………
Zihuafang, Dongshanlou.
On the second floor, by the window, Han Yi lowered his eyelids and stared blankly at the white steam rising from the teacup.
Dongshanlou was a teahouse located on a quiet street in this market area.
He discovered it by chance; the place was not far from the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect and the atmosphere was quiet.
Whenever he felt exhausted, he would come over for a cup of tea as a way to rest and rejuvenate.
Listening to the conversations of others with his eyes closed, enjoying delicious snacks, feeling the gentle breeze outside the window, and drinking hot tea, he remained calm in this place full of everyday life.
Although the tea and snacks are of average taste, they are inexpensive and affordable for ordinary people, making it a popular teahouse.
Since it's a public teahouse, there naturally wouldn't be any skilled musicians playing the zither.
At most, a platform can be set up with a few storytellers to liven up the atmosphere.
"Speaking of 'Long Jiaojiao,' she was truly a heroine among women. She began learning martial arts at the age of nine, became a martial artist at twelve, a martial arts master at fifteen, and a grandmaster at twenty, ranking among the top three on the Demon Hunting Tower's Hidden Dragon and Phoenix List!"